Anatomy Chapter 1 questions
Derived from Greek, the word anatomy means "______".
to cut apart
cardiovascular system
Consists of the heart, blood, and blood vessels Moves blood through blood vessels Distributes hormones, nutrients, and gases
What is the function of the respiratory system?
Exchange of gases between blood and the air in the lungs
In which branch of anatomy are individual cells or thin slices of some part of the body prepared for examination?
Microscopic anatomy
Which is the primary function of the muscular system?
Produces body movement
muscular system
Produces body movement
What are the general functions of the muscular system
Produces body movement Generates heat
Which answers correctly describe the male reproductive system?
Produces testosterone Produces sperm Transfers sperm to the female
integumentary system
Synthesizes vitamin D prevents water loss providing protection regulating body temperature
Which is an accurate description of the anatomic position?
The eyes look forward, and the head is level.
True or false: As the human body grows in size, structures such as the brain become more complex.
True
On the anterior surface of the body, the anatomical term for the region inferior to the thorax and superior to the hip bones is the
abdominal
Visualizing the body in the_______ position is significant because all observers have a common point of reference when describing and discussing its regions.
anatomical
Organs of the cranial cavity include ______.
brain only
Mammary is to _____ as brachial is to arm.
breast
The anatomical term for cheek is _____ while the anatomical term for chin is _____.
buccal, mental
An increase in body size is ______ and an increased specialization as related to form and function is ______.
growth development
Organs or structures of the integumentary system include ______.
hair skin
The plane indicated in the figure by the letter A is the ______.
midsagittal plane
The _______ level is the highest structural level of organization in the human body.
organismal
Organs of the endocrine system include ______.
pituitary thyroid adrenal glands
In ______, which is a division of gross anatomy, all the elements in a particular area of the body are examined as a whole.
regional anatomy
nervous system
regulatory organ system that controls body movement responsible for intelligence Helps control all other organ systems of the body Responsible for consciousness Responds to sensory stimuli
endocrine system
releases chemicals that regulate body and cellular growth
The correct anatomic directional term for "closer to the head" is ______.
superior
The cavity designated by the arrow is the _____.
thoracic cavity
he body plane indicated in the picture with the letter A is the ______.
transverse plane
The anatomical term for navel is ______.
umbilical
Organs of the female reproductive system include _____. vagina
vagina ovary uterus
The serous membrane designated by the arrow in the figure is the ______.
visceral peritoneum
Serous membranes form two layers: a ____ layer and a parietal layer.
visceral
Cardiovascular System
Distributes hormones, nutrients, and gases; picks up waste products
Which region typically contains part of the liver, part of the stomach, the duodenum, part of the pancreas, and both adrenal glands?
Epigastric
True or false: The nose is lateral to the eyes.
False: , the nose is medial to the eyes.
Urinary System
Filters the blood; concentrates waste products Removes waste products from blood Expels urine from the body
what describes the female reproductive system
Produces estrogen and progesterone Produces oocytes Site of growth and development of embryo and fetus
Digestive System
Responsible for nutrient absorption Chemically digests food materials Expels waste products Mechanically digests food materials
Which are organs of the skeletal system?
Ribs Skull
In the human body, epithelium is exemplified at which structural level of organization?
Tissue level
Bones are major organs of the _____ system
skeletal
identify the body region highlighted
Crural
Muscular System
Generates heat
Which organ system initiates an immune response when necessary?
Lymphatic system
Which organ system is a regulatory organ system that controls body movement and is responsible for intelligence?
Nervous system
Identify the body region highlighted
Pelvic
Which directional term means "toward the front surface"?
anterior
The anatomical term for head is ______.
cephalic
The pineal gland, pituitary, thyroid, and thymus are organs of the____ system
endocrine
The right and left ______ regions are inferior areas located ______ to the hypogastric region.
iliac, lateral
The correct anatomic directional term for "closer to the feet" is ______.
inferior
lymphatic system
initiates an immune response
The brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves are organs of the _____ system
nervous
Regarding the serous membranes of the ventral cavity, a ______ layer lines the internal surface of the body wall, while a ______ layer covers the external surface of organs.
parietal, visceral
The urinary bladder and internal reproductive organs are in the
pelvic
The anatomical term for the portion of the upper limb between the elbow and the wrist is ______.
antebrachial
The anatomical term for forehead is
frontal
The anatomical term for the central-most anterior region of the pelvis is ______.
pubic
A football player was tackled in the fibular area. The player was tacked on ______.
the lateral aspect of the leg
Organs of the thoracic cavity include the ______.
trachea lungs heart
The _____ canal contains the spinal cord.
vertebral
The correct anatomic directional term meaning "toward the midline of the body" is ______.
medial
A patient has lesion in her umbilical area. The lesion is on her ______.
navel
Which organ system consists of the heart, blood, and blood vessels?
Cardiovascular system
Which are organs of the muscular system?
Orbicularis oculi muscle Pectoralis major muscle
Which is the simplest level of organization?
Atom
Identify the body region highlighted
Axillary
Which organ system releases chemicals that regulate body and cellular growth?
Endocrine
Which organ system consists of glands that secrete hormones?
Endocrine system
Which organ system is responsible for the initiation of the immune response?
Lymphatic System
The spleen, liver, and pancreas are organs of the ______ cavity.
abdominal
Organs of the nervous system include ______.
brain peripheral nerves spinal cord
The anatomical term for the ______ is sural.
calf
The anatomical term for the portion of the lower limb between the knee and the ankle is ______.
crural
The anatomical term for the lateral aspect of the lower leg is ______ region.
fibular
Skin and hair are major organs of the Blank 1 of 1 system.
integumentary
The _______ system functions in providing protection, regulating body temperature, and preventing water loss.
integumentary
The serous membrane marked by the arrow in the figure is the ______.
parietal peritoneum
The serous membrane indicated by the arrow in the figure is the ______.
parietal pleura
The vertebral column is ______ to the heart.
posterior
A student is studying the organ system that exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide between the lungs and air. The student is most likely studying the ______ system. urinary
respiratory
